sEMG Assessment of Swallowing

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is sEMG to detect activation of swallow initiation.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Normal video swallow
  • Absence of dysphagia
  • Age >18 for controls.
  • Documentation of EoE diagnosis by histologic criteria
  •  >15 eos/hpf on most recent esophageal biopsy, and age >18 for EoE patients

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Abnormal baseline video swallow
  • Lack of MSK coordination to eat test meal
  • Underlying neuromuscular disorder

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 09/11/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Karthik Ravi, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Karthik Ravi M.D.

(507) 284-4824

Ravi.Karthik@mayo.edu

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